Ciano's in the Sunshine: Holiday break at Venice: Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister (centre), trousered wife countess Edda Ciano, daughter of dictator Mussolini and a friend enjoying the sunshine at the Lido, Venice, Italy. The Lidd at Venice is drawing distinguished Romans from all parts. Among the visitors have been Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, and Countess Edda Ciano, his wife, and daughter of Mussolini. August 17, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).